Catan HD Lands on iPad

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Smash board game comes to the tablet.

By Levi Buchanan

Catan has finally made it over to the iPad with the HD suffix. Catan HD is a direct port of the iPhone edition of Catan with enhanced visuals better suited for the iPad's larger screen. The extra screen real estate has also allowed the developer to alter the controls, making it much easier for multiple players to hover over the same device and yet still view all of their info.

But there is one still-bizarre missing feature here: online multiplayer. Neither Catan for the iPhone or iPad features even Bluetooth multiplayer, much less online play over the air or a WiFi connection. Considering that Catan is not a universal download – each version is $4.99 – that's a lot of coin for no online functionality. Especially with Carcassonne offering it – and Retina display graphics – for the same price.